Patchett Drive is in Hadley, Telford and in Wrekin district. TF1 5SG is located in the Oakengates & Ketley Bank electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Telford. This postcode has been in use since 2011-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Patchett Drive, Hadley, Telford, TF1 5SG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TF1 5SX, TF1 5TE, TF1 5SS, TF1 5SY, TF1 5SN, TF1 5TB, TF1 5TF, TF1 5SZ, TF1 5TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TF1 5SG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 52.3% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 47.5% | 47.7% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of TF1 5SG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.3% | 28.4% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 57.5% | 6.1% | 44.2% | 13.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 10.2% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 13.3% | 2.7% | -10.6% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33.2% | 58.9% | 25.7% | 48.4% | 10.5% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 31.9% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 6% | -10.8% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 10.1% | 2.6% | -7.5% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around TF1 5SG this area, 8.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.7% | 8.1% | -27.6% | 18.2% | -10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 7.5% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 12.9% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 18.3% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 44.6% | 32.7% | 33.8% | 10.8% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.9% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.2% | 89.2% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 83.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.1% | 83.3% | -13.8% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 11.6% | 9.9% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 83.1% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 6.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Patchett Drive was 71.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.9% lower than the Ketley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Patchett Drive has the 14th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Ketley and the 252nd highest crime rate of 557 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Patchett Drive, Telford, Wrekin Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-12-19 | £224,318 |
| 8 Patchett Drive, Telford, Wrekin Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-08-28 | £215,623 |
| 6 Patchett Drive, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-06-17 | £335,254 |
| 2 Patchett Drive, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2022-08-22 | £333,003 |
| 11 Patchett Drive, Telford, Wrekin Detached, an established residential building | £347,000 | 2022-06-01 | £373,720 |
TF1 5SG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 208 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakengates Nursery School Charlton Street , Oakengates TF2 6BT | 3out of 4 | 1,550 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teagues Bridge Junior School Teagues Crescent , Trench TF2 6RE | - not rated | 430 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teagues Bridge Infant School Teagues Crescent , Trench TF2 6RE | - not rated | 430 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teagues Bridge Primary School Teagues Cresent , Trench TF2 6RE | 2out of 4 | 430 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. Church Road , Trench TF2 7HG | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Catholic Primary School Church Road , Trench TF2 7HG | - not rated | 1,117 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrockwardine Wood Arts College New Road , Wrockwardine Wood TF2 6JZ | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrockwardine Wood Arts Academy New Road , Wrockwardine Wood TF2 6JZ | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NU | - not rated | 1,214 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Priory School New Road , TF2 7AB | - not rated | 1,250 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Middle School Beaconsfield , Brookside TF1 1LG | - not rated | 3,896 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinswood County Middle School Dale Acre Way , Hollinswood TF3 2EF | - not rated | 4,608 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telford College Haybridge Road , Wellington TF1 2NP | - not rated | 2,625 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Telford King Street , Wellington TF1 1NY | - not rated | 3,419 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge at HLC Waterloo Road , Hadley TF1 5NQ | - not rated | 1,686 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jigsaw School Queensway , TF1 6AJ | - not rated | 2,285 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Linden Centre Oak Road , TF3 5BT | 3out of 4 | 2,562 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| KICKSTART TELFORD COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY , Haybridge Road TF1 2NP | - not rated | 2,625 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrekin College Sutherland Road , Wellington TF1 3BH | - not rated | 3,341 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Kfc Trench Lock, Hadley | 582 yd | |
| Little Chimps Cafe @ Jungleland | Interchange House Trench Lock, Hadley | 582 yd | |
| Bentleys Diner @ Wilsons Auctions | Units 30-32 Trench Lock 2, Trench Lock | 606 yd | |
| Olive Catering @ Kraft Heinz | Unit 1 Hortonwood 2, Hortonwood | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Pig | The Blue Pig Capewell Road, Trench | 261 yd | |
| Booteez Cafe & Cocktails | The Bridge Inn Wombridge Road, Trench | 816 yd | |
| The Foresters Arms | The Foresters Arms Union Street, Hadley | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hadley Kitchen | Beijing House Church Street, Hadley | 770 yd | |
| Golden City | Unit 4, Teagues Crescent Shops Teagues Crescent, Trench | 771 yd | |
| ARJYS | 211 Wombridge Road, Trench | 831 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 45.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.52 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.52 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.54 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.